Rybnikov Nikolay is one of the prominent actors of Soviet cinema. For many viewers, films with his participation are still favorite. Nikolai Ivanovich tried to create images of good-natured, open people, his characters were sincere and charming.
Family, early years
Nikolai Nikolaevich was born on December 13, 1930. The family lived in Borisoglebsk (Voronezh region). His father was a locksmith, Rybnikov's mother is a housewife. There was another boy in the family - Vyacheslav.
In the war, his father died at the front. Mother and children began to live in Stalingrad, after the tragic news she died. The children were raised by an aunt.
As a schoolboy, Nikolai participated in theatrical productions. After graduating from school, he decided to study medicine. However, after studying for 2 years, Rybnikov left the university and went to the capital to enter the VGIK.
The teachers noted the acting talent of the young man, he could successfully play even difficult roles. Rybnikov also successfully parody celebrities.
Creative biography
First, Rybnikov worked in the drama theater of Stalingrad, and in 1953 he began to work at the Studio Theater of the film actor Nikolai made his movie debut in 1953, starring in the movie "The Team from Our Street". However, the picture remained little known. In 1954, the actor was invited to star in the movie "Anxious Youth", critics noted his work.
Later came the picture "Spring on Zarechnaya Street", where Rybnikov fully revealed. Many loved the sincere and charming main character. The song from this film, which Nikolai himself perfectly performed, also became popular.
Almost immediately “Height” came out, the actor became even more popular. Later there were other successful films. At the peak of Rybnikov’s popularity, the famous painting “Girls” appeared, still beloved by many viewers. The relationship of Nikolai and Nadezhda Rumyantseva was not easy, the actor wanted his wife Alla to be invited to this role.
In the late 60s, the actor became less popular. However, critics noted the work in the film "War and Peace", "Hockey Players". In the following decades, Rybnikov got roles in the episodes. Due to lack of demand, he began to abuse alcohol. When health deteriorated, the actor got rid of bad habits.
Having become a pensioner, Rybnikov spent time in the country, growing vegetables. Nikolai Nikolayevich died on October 22, 1990, he was 59 years old. He died in a dream of a heart attack.
